Ohio State loses Okpara to transfer portal
COLUMBUS — Felix Okpara has changed his mind regarding his future as a member of the Ohio State basketball team.
Bauer ties Mexican League record with 9 consecutive strikeouts
MEXICO CITY — Trevor Bauer had 14 strikeouts on Sunday, matching a Mexican League record with nine in a row as the Diablos Rojos del Mexico defeated the Bravos de Leon 4-0.
Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander, Doncic picked as MVP finalists
Nikola Jokic is one step closer to winning a third MVP award in the last four seasons. Victor Wembanyama is surely on his way to a trophy — or maybe two. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might get a couple of his own as well.
Ohtani passes Matsui for most MLB homers by Japanese-born player
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani made another piece of baseball history Sunday when he surpassed a mark set by one of his heroes.
Reddick pulls off a Talladega buzzer-beater for Michael Jordan
TALLADEGA — So much for Michael Jordan being a jinx at the race track.
Huge first half by Lillard leads Bucks over Pacers
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard scored all 35 of his points before halftime and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo to defeat the Indiana Pacers 109-94 on Sunday in their Eastern Conference playoff opener.
Reds bullpen steps up after Montas’ first-inning injury
CINCINNATI (AP) — The Reds’ bullpen picked up after starting pitcher Frankie Montas left the game in the first inning and Cincinnati shut out the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the series.
Harden leads Clippers to series-opening win over Mavericks
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Harden scored 28 points, Ivica Zubac had a double-double and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks 109-97 to win their playoff series opener on Sunday.
Guardians beat Oakland, match best start to season since 1999
CLEVELAND (AP) — Josh Naylor delivered a clutch, three-run double in the seventh inning as the Guardians continued their best start in 25 years with a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Tatum’s triple-double leads Celtics over Butler-less Heat
BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics spent the days leading up to their playoff matchup with Miami talking about wanting to match the physicality of a team that would be looking for an edge with star Jimmy Butler.
